Labor leader Samuel Gompers dies in San Antonio
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor died at 4 10 am in San Antonio of acute heart failure with pulmonary oedema and nephritis. His last words praised American institutions as friends and family gathered, with tributes from Willam Mahon James Duncan and others present at bedside.
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Gompers Body Lays In State As Workers Pay Tribute
In San Antonio thousands of union men in work clothes file past the bronze flag draped casket of Samuel Gompers, late AFL president, to honor their leader. Officials plan the funeral train route toward St Louis as escorts prepare for nationwide tributes.
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Gompers Dies After Illness In Mexico City
The labor leader Samuel Gompers weakened by years of strain died after a cold and lung congestion in Mexico City. He wished to die on American soil and was carried in a special coach toward the United States. A large crowd gathered as his stretcher was lowered from the train and photographs were blocked by mourners.
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Navy Report Rejects Alarm Over U S Naval Strength
A House sub committee report declares no ground for alarm at U S naval prestige waning despite public misimpressions. It outlines treaty ratios for capital ships and aircraft carriers and notes ongoing modernization and new cruiser construction under the senate bill.
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Body to Leave Texas Tonight for East Route
Samuel Gompers' body will depart San Antonio at 11 o'clock tonight, traveling eastward via St. Louis. The funeral procession moves toward its final resting place as authorities coordinate the transport.
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Speed Seeks Resignation from Monroe City Commission
H R Speed, a Monroe city commissioner in charge of finances and utilities, has offered to resign effective January 1 to devote himself to his insurance business. Mayor Arnold Bernstein was slightly ill, delaying confirmation, with a meeting expected Monday to decide on the resignation.
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Colleges of Louisiana Are Well Represented
New Orleans reports Louisiana has the most colleges in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association. Four more southern colleges joined last night, bringing total member colleges to seven, ahead of Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee. The Louisiana division lists Southern Intercollege Conference, Tulane, Loyola, and Southwestern among its members.
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Senate and House Set Noon Sessions in Washington News
Senate and House meetings scheduled at noon. A special House committee continues the Shipping Board inquiry. An elections subcommittee resumes hearings on Senator Mayfield of Texas. The House aviation committee investigates aircraft issues with Major General Patrick testifying. Muscle Shoals debate surfaces in the Senate with Underwood supporters facing opposition.
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Two Louisiana College Students Expelled for Hazing
In Alexandria La on December 18 two Louisiana College students a senior and fellow football team member were expelled by the student council for hazing freshmen. Three others were shipped for breaking student government laws and two more were put on probation for three months. The council enforces its laws for about 450 students enrolled.
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Mission Offering Set by Presbyterians for Global Work
The general assembly fixes December 14 as the mission offering day with a $500000 goal split evenly between foreign and home missions. The Southern Presbyterian Church supports 519 missionaries across 52 stations in Africa Brazil China Japan Korea with 1002 out stations and plans to fund chapels homes hospitals and water supply. Endavor groups are urged to give on December 11 to Kwangju Girls School in Korea and Beechwood Seminary in Heidelberg Kentucky to sustain the work.
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Mrs Coolidge Returns After Degree Ceremony
Mrs Coolidge returns to Washington after attending a degree ceremony in Boston. The report notes she left Colonial Airport aboard a reserved car and was accompanied by Captain Adolphus Andrews, a liaison to the president.
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Russian exile predicts fall of Bolshevism cites Breshkovskaya view
Catherine Breshkovskaya declares Bolshevism alien to Russia and predicts the Soviet regime will fall soon. She calls Grand Duke Cyril’s claim to rule Russia ludicrous and says Russia desires work peace and religion as she plans to return from exile.
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Shippers Discuss Claims Protection and Car Supply
Southeast and Southwest Shippers' Regional Advisory Boards conclude a meeting in New Orleans. Leading shippers, traffic managers, and railroad officials discuss minimizing claims, protecting shipments, tracing consignments, and car loading efficiency. The Rowell Barkley bill to abolish the railroad labor board is supported by several speakers.
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Harding's Cousin Subpoenaed in Oil Fraud Case
Francis E. Pope of Spokane Washington a cousin of former President Harding is subpoenaed to appear in the Chicago oil fraud case. The subpoena ties Pope to a conspiracy alleged by defendants Forbes and J W Thompson as a government witness names Pope in cross examination alleging offers of influence for presidential consent to use government wood.
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Local Goodfellows Fund Response Expands in Monroe
Local donations to the Goodfellows Club in Monroe have more than doubled over the past two days, aiming to surpass the thousand dollar mark by Christmas Eve. A committee member recalls last year aiding underserved families with shoes and warm clothing, noting the tangible happiness from baskets containing substantial food and the impact of home charity.
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Navy budget reaches 286 million for next year
The naval bill totals 286,385,578 for maintenance during the year starting July 1, up 8.2 million from the current year and about 1 million under budget estimates. It funds 84,000 sailors, 6,895 line officers, trims Marine Corps to 18,000, and authorizes 14.8 million for aviation plus 4.1 million for new aircraft and gear.
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Wreck five stills near Ark border arrest seven
Sheriff George Naff and deputies raided thickets near the Arkansas Louisiana line in Morehouse parish arresting seven men and women and destroying five stills and large quantities of liquor and mash. Dolly Hunter and daughter Mattie Jackson were found operating one still. The raids extended to Jones and Bonita and the work will continue.
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Public Schools Set Two Week Christmas Vacation
City and parish schools will close on December 19 and reopen after two full weeks, delighting students as the Christmas holiday begins.
Colder Weather Expands East of Mississippi River
Weather service warns of much colder air spreading east of the Mississippi within 16 to 48 hours with freezing temps reaching Alabama and Mississippi coasts by Monday. Storms bring rains across the lake region and upper Ohio valley, with gales in the upper Great Lakes and a large high pressure system tracking southeast from Alaska.
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